CLEANERS stole the limelight from millionaire movie stars last night as they picketed the lavish Bafta awards bash in protest over poverty pay.

Striking staff stunned Benedict Cumberbatch among other British actors who arrived at the Royal Opera House (ROH) to find red flags flying over the red carpet.

Celebrities were confronted by around 20 ROH cleaners, who took action after bosses reneged on a pledge to pay the living wage for their backbreaking work.